This Month
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Life & Leisure
Tolpuddle’s new tasting room is another great reason to visit Tasmania
One of the island’s most revered vineyards is opening its doors to the public.
- Max Allen
If it’s gourmet adventures you’re after, it’s time to visit Slovenia
This country of 2 million has 10 Michelin-starred restaurants. Here’s how to navigate them.
- Paul Best
- Top 50 Hotlist
- Life & Leisure
10 delicious culinary adventures in 2025
Take your pick: milk a goat during a shore excursion, select from a plants-only menu, or get served “wind and weather on a plate”.
- Kirstie Clements and Jill Dupleix
October
Two rock star chefs, one unique Sydney Opera House ‘performance’
Dan Hunter and Danielle Alvarez are combining for a culinary class act over four nights in January.
- Jill Dupleix
Celebrated chef Guy Grossi distances himself from Jon Adgemis
His company could join other parties that the Public Hospitality Group boss once worked with that have already walked away.
- Primrose Riordan
Three Australian bars ranked in world’s top 50, led by ‘beloved spot’
Three Australian bars have been named in the world’s top 50, including Melbourne venue Caretaker’s Cottage, which jumped to No. 21 overall.
- Gus McCubbing
For those on the list, Melbourne Cup dining is first across the line
Ross Lusted will cater for members at Flemington Racecourse ahead of his first Melbourne restaurant opening, and Birdcage guests are in for some feasting, too.
- Necia Wilden
How to make Supernormal’s famous lobster roll
Let the good times roll as Andrew McConnell shares one of his restaurant’s most popular menu items.
- Jill Dupleix
Chin Chin for Canberra: Chris Lucas’ grand restaurant plans
The restaurateur is opening his first Canberra eatery and working with QIC on another diner there.
- Updated
- Larry Schlesinger
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Life & Leisure
This World War II cognac could be yours for a ‘mere’ $1299 a bottle
Plus, how to join in celebrating a decade of rare 10-year-old Australian single malts.
- Max Allen
How one of Australia’s top chefs turned anger into change
In his new memoir, Attica’s Ben Shewry hits out at rude customers, misbehaving chefs and uninformed food critics, while proposing an inclusive industry with more integrity.
- Jill Dupleix
Rockpool won’t change if lenders stay out of the kitchen: Perry
Quadrant Private Equity has sold the hospitality empire that grew out of celebrity chef Neil Perry’s high-profile steak restaurant.
- Gus McCubbing
- Exclusive
- Private equity
Quadrant Private Equity loses control of Rockpool to private credit
The major buyout firm has been forced to walk away from the hospitality empire that grew out of celebrity chef Neil Perry’s high-profile steak restaurant.
- Anthony Macdonald and Jonathan Shapiro
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Life & Leisure
Hands down the best non-alcoholic wine I’ve tried
Based in Berlin, Kolonne Null partners with wineries in Germany, France and Spain to source wine that is then de-alcoholised.
- Max Allen
Where a Greek restaurant owner eats when he’s in Athens
Jonathan Barthelmess, the top chef behind Sydney’s The Apollo, reveals his favourite spots for dining and drinks in the Greek capital.
- Jill Dupleix
Would you eat barramundi sashimi?
This Brisbane restaurant hopes its new menu item will become a national trendsetter.
- Necia Wilden
How to travel with a Michelin-starred chef
New small cruise ship Silver Ray prides itself on having celebrity chefs stow away for a few nights to ensure its guests dine on the very best.
- Fiona Carruthers
September
Melbourne dining powerhouse wins award for country’s best wine list
Gimlet’s head sommelier says the key to success is paying the same level of attention to someone drinking by the glass as to a high-roller ordering a $12,000 bottle.
- Gus McCubbing
How this Sydney chef has won a cult following – without a restaurant
Eilish Maloney’s two regional cafes, her masterclasses and occasional pop-up diner reflect her adventurous approach to food, and people are lapping it up.
- Eugenie Kelly
‘Beautiful chaos’: Iconic Melbourne power diner owner calls time
Simon Hartley has hosted every prime minister since Gough Whitlam at his CBD restaurant Becco. But on Friday, he held the last supper.
- Gus McCubbing